How much is a top executive worth? For women, it's 17% less
Many women who've made it to the top of S&P 500 companies are yet to find equality in pay. Last year, top women executives earned an average $10.94 million, about 17 per cent less than their male counterparts. Typically, women start their careers at a lower pay scale, but even when they reach the top, the gap persists. A look at the 10 highest paid women executives: